Origins of the Desert surname
About the Deserts
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Interesting facts about Desert
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Desert surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
What are the most common Desert first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Deserts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Deserts in 1921
Cap?ll Painter
2
Dressmaker
2
Fish Basket Maker
2
Basket Makers
1
Coat Maker
1
Common male occupations for Deserts in 1921
Dining Table Maker
2
Errand Boy
2
Paper Stainer
2
Silk Weaver
2
Upholsterer
2
